Copa Samaranch 2026 | OneFootball

Botafogo will compete in the Samaranch Sub-9 Cup from October 2 to 4 in Ningbo, China. The tournament will be held at the Fenghua Sports Center, in partnership with the Samaranch Sports Development Foundation and the Municipal Sports Department, with the goal of promoting the comprehensive, high-quality development of youth football.

The Glorious One is taking another step in its brand internationalization strategy, bringing the Neighborhood Gems to Asia, encouraging the development of its players and strengthening its presence abroad. The Samaranch Cup features clubs from China, Spain, and Brazil. International competitions are essential for the development of young players, as they face different footballing schools and are prepared to perform at a high level.

In a single-group format, Botafogo will face Youngku Podegranate Seeds (CHN), Fundació (ESP), and Ningbo Star (CHN). The clubs will then meet in the semifinals in an Olympic-style crossover and decide the title this Sunday (4).

10/02 - 12:00 a.m. | Youngku Podegranate Seeds (CHN) x Botafogo 10/02 - 4:00 a.m. | Fundació (ESP) x Botafogo 10/02 - 10:00 p.m. | Ningbo Star (CHN) x Botafogo

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